7th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Arts Festival: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event features hands on crafts, art, music, and entertainment, through the work of volunteers, for children and adults with special needs, but is open to everyone. Located at the Clear Channel Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Rd.

Territorial Fair at Historic Arkansas Museum: This is a great annual event. It's a free opportunity for adults and children of all ages to experience what life was like during Arkansas’s territorial era. Visitors will experience living history performances, historic gardens, blacksmith demonstrations, historical dances and pioneer games on the museum’s historic grounds, a preserved section of Little Rock’s oldest neighborhood.

Spring Tour of Homes in the Hillcrest Historic District: The Quapaw Quarter Association (QQA) will host its 52nd Spring Tour on Mother's Day Weekend, May 7-8 in the Hillcrest Historic District. The 52nd Spring Tour will feature the homes at 516 Ridgeway, 478 Ridgeway, the Canby House at 420 Midland, the Ashcroft House at 444 Fairfax Avenue, and the Foster-Cochran House at 3724 Hill Road. Pulaski Heights Elementary School will also be open with student-led tours. The Candlelight Tour on Saturday evening will include the special additions of the house at 319 Midland, a champagne stop at the Storthz House at 450 Midland, and the chapel at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, followed by a party in the church’s fellowship hall.

PAWS on the Runway: This is one of CARE's biggest fundraising events. Guests will enjoy food, beverages, and silent and live auctions while watching Little Rock’s movers and shakers strut down the runway. Tickets start at $50.

Capital Tea at the Capital Hotel: The Capital Hotel hosts tea the first Saturday of every month Admission is $35 plus tax and gratuity ($44.68) or $45 plus tax and gratuity ($58.60) with a glass of champagne/sparkling wine.

Comic Con Little Rock: In Benton, admission is $10 for one day, or $15 for both days. Hours are Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

May 14

National Astronomy Days at Pinnacle Mountain: Join Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will help visitors learn more about the skies. Activities include solar viewing in the afternoon, special indoor programs, and viewing through telescopes from 9 p.m.-10 p.m.

May 15

Indiafest: The River Market hosts a celebration of Indian culture.

May 16

Petit Jean Heritage Day: History oriented programming will include a look back at Civil War times in Arkansas. Contact the park for a schedule.

May 15

First Lady's Tea at the Governor's Mansion: Tickets are $50.

May 19

Taste of the Rock 2016: From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Taste of The Rock brings together more than 30 chamber member restaurants, caterers, and distributors at the River Market for a celebration of food and drink.Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the gate.

May 26

Star Wars Science After Dark: Science After Dark is aimed at adults at the Museum of Discovery. Admission is only $5. The third Thursday of every month.